Question about Points and Inflation

Erin · 10-26-2006

Do the points inflate over time? If I bought 150-200 points, in 10 years would they still get me as much as they would get me now?

I'm confused.

jo-jo · 10-26-2006

The way I understand it, yes. The only thing that might change is how they could be used. The points seasons may change. If a week at SSR cost 100 points a week now , you will always be able to stay for a week for a 100 but the time of the year when that is possible may change. If you plan every year for the next 40 years on Oct 1 to always take a vacation, it's possible the number of points will change for THAT time period. Hope I made sense.

mrflorida74 · 10-26-2006

The points never inflate at the main DVC resorts (Old Key West, Hilton, Vero, Wilderness, Boardwalk, Saratoga, Beach Club). Only if there is a floating holiday e.g Easter would the points alter. Check trhe link below - the points shown have not changed since I joined 5 years ago.

Staying outside one of these resorts is totally different though ansd they can, and certaily do, go up from year to year.

DVC Point Chart, Disney Vacation Club Points

rlcarmichael · 10-26-2006

The total number of points for a unit for the entire year remain the same. Seasons (high/low) may change but an increase in one week is offset elsewhere. So if you have enough points for a week in a 2 bedroom high season now you'll always have enough points for a week in a 2 bed high season.

The annual point fee can increase based on taxes, etc.

As noted, staying at other places, GF, POLY, etc may cost you slightly more, but it still WAY below what it would cost you to rent the room. For my December trip at the Poly I figure it works out to way less than half of the per night rate.

iluvwdw · 10-26-2006

Erin, are you guys thinking about buying???

**WishUponAStar** · 10-26-2006

Hey lovey, I was told the point values never change what-so-ever once they are set. Although, SEASONS can change, moving dates around to different point values. I've never seen them change more than a few days one side or the other.

Have a good weekend. Meet ya for laundry time on Sunday

Elmo · 10-26-2006

There has been no point "value" change for each accomodation. (i.e. the point value for studio, 1 BR, 2 BR has been the same for each saeson.) What HAS changed is the dates of each season. The value season may swing one way or another another depending on the dates of the nearby holiday. It hasn't presented a problem for us with any vacations.

chris24 · 10-26-2006

so basically we are "locked in" to the points we would be charged for the life of the membership

Erin · 10-26-2006

Thank you for the answers. They made perfect sense.

Yes, we're thinking of buying, but we're trying to decide if it's actually worth it since we already get great FL resident discounts, etc.

We'd like to learn more about how it's financed, and how much those monthly payments are, how long the loan is, that kind of thing...

Yes, we plan on vacationing at WDW for the next 99 years.

Wish - I always look forward to our Laundry Dates on Sunday!

10-26-2006	#1 (permalink)
Erin Scooter Princess Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Welaka Posts: 9,771	Question about Points and Inflation Do the points inflate over time? If I bought 150-200 points, in 10 years would they still get me as much as they would get me now? I'm confused. __________________ Team Jake! http://www.twitter.com/IamBubbles www.facebook.com/scooterprincess

10-26-2006	#2 (permalink)
jo-jo Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,225	Re: Question about Points and Inflation The way I understand it, yes. The only thing that might change is how they could be used. The points seasons may change. If a week at SSR cost 100 points a week now , you will always be able to stay for a week for a 100 but the time of the year when that is possible may change. If you plan every year for the next 40 years on Oct 1 to always take a vacation, it's possible the number of points will change for THAT time period. Hope I made sense.

10-26-2006	#3 (permalink)
mrflorida74 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lincoln, ENGLAND Posts: 208	Re: Question about Points and Inflation The points never inflate at the main DVC resorts (Old Key West, Hilton, Vero, Wilderness, Boardwalk, Saratoga, Beach Club). Only if there is a floating holiday e.g Easter would the points alter. Check trhe link below - the points shown have not changed since I joined 5 years ago. Staying outside one of these resorts is totally different though ansd they can, and certaily do, go up from year to year. DVC Point Chart, Disney Vacation Club Points __________________ . John, Lincoln, ENGLAND

10-26-2006	#4 (permalink)
rlcarmichael Too many DVC points? NST Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,996	Re: Question about Points and Inflation The total number of points for a unit for the entire year remain the same. Seasons (high/low) may change but an increase in one week is offset elsewhere. So if you have enough points for a week in a 2 bedroom high season now you'll always have enough points for a week in a 2 bed high season. The annual point fee can increase based on taxes, etc. As noted, staying at other places, GF, POLY, etc may cost you slightly more, but it still WAY below what it would cost you to rent the room. For my December trip at the Poly I figure it works out to way less than half of the per night rate. __________________ Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA DVC Member BLT, VGC & SSR 2009 SSR(x2), AKV, BWV, BLT(x2), VB, DCL Magic; 2008-SSR, WLV, OKW YC; 2007-YC, GF: DCL Wonder; 2006-SSR, SoG, Poly; 2005- Poly (x2), Orange Lake; 1999-Courtyard LB; Disney Inn (RIP - now SoG) '90, '88, '86 Make-A-Wish Volunteer www.wish.org My Wish - no Wish Kids to send to see THE* Mouse.* 2nd Fav Org - Give Kids The World Village www.gktw.org My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT Mk Christmas Trip 16 days 15 hours 1 minutes

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10-26-2006	#6 (permalink)
WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,747	Re: Question about Points and Inflation Hey lovey, I was told the point values never change what-so-ever once they are set. Although, SEASONS can change, moving dates around to different point values. I've never seen them change more than a few days one side or the other. Have a good weekend. Meet ya for laundry time on Sunday __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 21 days 20 hours 16 minutes

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Elmo Big Cheese Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 587	Re: Question about Points and Inflation There has been no point "value" change for each accomodation. (i.e. the point value for studio, 1 BR, 2 BR has been the same for each saeson.) What HAS changed is the dates of each season. The value season may swing one way or another another depending on the dates of the nearby holiday. It hasn't presented a problem for us with any vacations. __________________ Off-site - 9/96 POFQ - 3/03 BCV - 12/04, 3/05, 10/05, 4/06, 12/06, 1/07, 11/07, 3/08, 1/09, 11/09 (Thanksgiving in WDW) ASM - 11/09 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving in WDW

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chris24 Proud Papa Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,698	Re: Question about Points and Inflation so basically we are "locked in" to the points we would be charged for the life of the membership __________________ "Like a grand and miraculous spaceship, our planet has sailed through the universe of time. And for a brief moment, we have been among its many passengers....." My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmastime in Disney !!!!!!!!!!! 11 days 3 hours 46 minutes

10-26-2006	#9 (permalink)
Erin Scooter Princess Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Welaka Posts: 9,771	Re: Question about Points and Inflation Thank you for the answers. They made perfect sense. Yes, we're thinking of buying, but we're trying to decide if it's actually worth it since we already get great FL resident discounts, etc. We'd like to learn more about how it's financed, and how much those monthly payments are, how long the loan is, that kind of thing... Yes, we plan on vacationing at WDW for the next 99 years. Wish - I always look forward to our Laundry Dates on Sunday! __________________ Team Jake! http://www.twitter.com/IamBubbles www.facebook.com/scooterprincess

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